What does "carbo-load" mean?

To load up on carbohydrate-rich foods before exercise.

What is a synonym for "carbo-load"?

Common synonyms include: carb up.

Carbo-load

verb, slang

verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Verb

1
To load up on carbohydrate-rich foods before exercise. informal, intransitive
"In addition to carbo-loading, many runners increase their fluid intake in the final days preceding a longer race to maximize their water stores and minimize dehydration during the race."

Synonyms

All synonyms

carb up

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"In addition to carbo-loading, many runners increase their fluid intake in the final days preceding a longer race to maximize their water stores and minimize dehydration during the race."

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